Matthew's Redemption - Book III of the Land of Sterling series by Madelyn S. Palmer

Eighteen-year-old Prince Matthew feels lost. Knighthood training has proven to be a disappointment, and the girl he admires has turned him away. Drawn by the allure of adventure and freedom, he turns to the sea, hoping that a sailor’s life might bring the purpose and direction he craves.

But life beyond the palace walls is far from easy. The world is harsher than he imagined—filled with temptation, danger, and the kind of hardship he’s never known. The principles he was raised with are challenged at every turn, and his search for meaning and connection only grows deeper.

Just when he begins to question his path, Matthew uncovers a conspiracy that threatens not just his homeland, but the stability of neighboring kingdoms. Suddenly, he finds himself in a position to do something truly meaningful. Maybe, just maybe, he’s exactly where he’s meant to be.